Bunjil's Fire

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe has a chat with Noongar woman and filmmaker Karla Hart about her recent work, including the second series of Our Medicine: Frontline Medicine Through A Blak Lens.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by his sister Marjorie Thorpe to discuss the 20th anniversary of Camp Sovereignty and the Black GST movement.Come to Camp Sovereignty for the 20th anniversary celebrations, reflecting on the history of the Black GST and Camp Sovereignty movement.5:30 pm – 10:30 pmThursday 12 March, 2026    Smoking ceremony, music, food, film screenings and education resources available.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this podcast contains images, voices and names of deceased persons.Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe dedicates this weeks Bunjil's Fire episode to Uncle Lionel Fogarty.It is with great sadness that we share the passing of author, artist, and poet Uncle Lionel Fogarty last week. Uncle Lionel was a strong voice in word and deed, fighting for Land Rights and against Black deaths in custody. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and to all those who knew this extraordinary man.  Lionel's image featured on a poster from 3CR's 30th anniversary, 20 years ago. The original photo was from a protest at Cook's cottage.

Djuran Bunjleenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Amy from Kill Your Lawn and Kick Your Fence and Maurice/Moonstarzzie from Resident Frequency Studio to discuss the defunding of Neighbourhood houses across so-called Victoria. Later in the episode Uncle Robbie is joined by Cass for an update on upcoming Crime Scene Australia events.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by lawyer Daniel Taylor for a report back on their case in the Federal Court of “australia” contesting the proscription of Hamas as a terrorist organisation.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by his sister Marjorie Thorpe to discuss VicRoads imminent plans to destroy sacred Djab Wurrung trees.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by Dermuid Hannigan for an update on the intended demolition of the 44 public housing towers in so-called Melbourne.

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe catches up with Wangan and Jagalingou man Gurridyula for an update from Waddananggu

Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe is joined by special guests Na’amoks - head chief of the Tsayu (beaver clan) in the Wet’suwet’en Nation, and Gwii Lok’im Gibuu - a member of Wilp Spooku in the Gitxsau Nation.Na’amoks and Gwii Lok’im are currently in so-called Australia campaigning against Woodside, who have invested in proposed gas pipeline projects on their lands in so-called British Columbia.Stop Woodside in "Canada"| an evening Chief Na’amoks and Gwii Lok’im will be taking place at Victorian Trades Hall on Thursday December 11 at 6:15pm.

For the Disability Day 2025: Right Relations & Innovations broadcast, Djuran Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe reflects on the ongoing issue of disability access at Camp Sovereignty.